SOLOSHOT SOLOSHOT3 overview

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The SOLOSHOT3 with Optic65 Camera from SOLOSHOT is a robotic camera and tracking system that allows you to capture yourself at resolutions up to 4K UHD as you move through the scene, with no cameraman required. Simply wear the waterproof and shockproof Tag transmitter using an included armband and clip, and the SOLOSHOT3 Base automatically pans, tilts, and sends zoom and focus commands to the included Optic65 camera to keep you in the shot and in focus at distances up to 2,000' away.

The SOLOSHOT3 Base has a load capacity of 1.5 lb and accepts either an optional Camera Adapter plate to support lightweight cameras, or the custom-designed Optic25 and Optic65 cameras that clip directly to the top of the Base. This bundle includes the Optic65 camera, which features a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.3" backside-illuminated CMOS sensor that supports 4K UHD video at 30 fps, 1080p up to 60 fps, and 720p up to 240 fps for slow-motion playback. It is equipped with a 65x telescopic optical zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 24 to 1560mm, making it perfectly suited to tracking a SOLOSHOT3 Tag-wearing subject, even over long distances. In addition to video, the camera can also take 12MP still photos in bursts up to 30 fps, as well as set intervals for creating time lapse videos.

Designed for quick-and-easy setup, the entire SOLOSHOT3 system can be fired up in under a minute. Just attach the Base to your tripod head via the 3/8"-16 threaded hole and clip in the Optic65 camera. Unlike previous generations of SOLOSHOT systems, no calibration is required, and it can even be moved at anytime and it will continue to automatically track the subject. The system can be controlled using a built-in touchscreen display or remotely over Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet.

The SOLOSHOT3 Base is powered using a built-in 6,600mAh lithium-ion battery that provides around 3.5 hours of continuous use. For added convenience, the Optic65 camera draws power from the same battery. The Tag uses a built-in 550mAh battery that lasts around 3.5 hours and can be re-charged by attaching to an accessory port found on the front of the Base.

Note: The SOLOSHOT3 is for outdoor use only. For Indoor Use, the separately-available Indoor Accessory is required.

SOLOSHOT3 Base

Supports loads up to 1.5 lb

Designed for Optic25 and Optic65 cameras

Built-in touchscreen display

Wi-Fi for remote control

No calibration required; can be moved while tracking

Battery lasts 3.5 hours

Multi Mode for tracking multiple tags

Built-in SOLOSHOTedit software intelligently and pulls highlights from your clips and pushes them to the SOLOSHOTcloud for later viewing and sharing

Live stream camera feed to the online SOLOSHOT community via the SOLOSHOTapp

Optional Indoor Accessory for indoor use (attaches to top of Optic65 camera)

K-Lock compatible

SOLOSHOT3 Tag

Trackable from up to 2,000' away

OLED display shows Base settings

Weighs only 1.4 oz

Shockproof up to 100 G

Waterproof to depths of 100'

Armband and clip included

Optic65 Camera

Clips to accessory shoe on SOLOSHOT3 and SOLOSHOT3pro Base units

Supports automatic zoom and focus tracking

Records 4K video at 30 fps, 1080p up to 60 fps, and 720p up to 240 fps

SOLOSHOT SOLOSHOT3 reviews

SOLOSHOT3 with Optic65 Camera is rated
3.6 out of
5 by
12.

Rated 3 out of
5 by
charlie from
Still working out bugsWaited almost two years for this and got it on pre-order discount and it is still not a finished product. Lack of documentation. Incomplete features and tracking issues. Luckily a lot of it can be fixed with software updates. It took me three tries to get it going and it was difficult to replicate success. After a software update and tinkering with settings, it seems to be running fine. Terrible armband to hold the tracker. Velcro is weak and not suitable for surfing. Learning curve is high on this product and it's frustrating. For those who have patience and believe the company will support the product, then this is potentially a great product. I would not pay full price for it right now though.

Date published: 2017-12-14

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Sue from
SoloShot 3 Worth a look, I'm enjoying mine.Updated on 12/31/2017� After waiting for over 2yrs with a pre-order direct with the company, the product was delivered.� There is room for improvement, and SoloShot is I believe working to improve the product.� There is some out of focus during zoom in/out.� Tracking is good and improving with each new software release.� I believe the company will be releasing the indoor, camera adapter, editing software but, just not sure how long it will take them.� Bottom line is the soloshot3 allows you to film without someone manning the camera.� Put the tag on yourself, your kid, the dog and it will film them.� Pretty Cool ;-)

Date published: 2018-01-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Marissa from
I LOVE MY SOLOSHOT!I have had the greatest experience with my Soloshot. It works great in the arena tracking my horse and I as we go through our courses! Despite having telephone poles, tree's etc. I have not had an issue with tracking. It also works great for filming soccer games etc.

Date published: 2018-03-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alan from
It tracks like it claims. RC funReceived about 1 week ago. Using to film my drone and rc plane. My wife held the video camera while SOLOSHOT did its job. When we compared the footage it was night and day (sorry honey). SOLOSHOT was able to keep up with the flying even at low close fast passes. A few times I must have been beyond the 2000’ range because the base stopped moving but when we came into range again it kicked on right away. I am eager to try the live stream feature. I think our club will enjoy showing our events live. I see there is motion time lapse which I don’t anticipate using but cool feature. And manual control. I tried this briefly and seems like it turns the robotic camera into a typical video camera. That can be fun indoors filming me repairing my planes ?

Date published: 2018-03-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jonathan from
Awesome!Really great experience so far! Tracks me well and the quality when I pop the SD card into my laptop is pretty amazing. Every now and then there are a few small glitches, but I can usually work through them and they should go away with software updates. I can see this being really useful for a lot of applications. Here's my last vid clip for a reference! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WKSpP2x_ow&t=121s

Date published: 2017-12-05

Rated 1 out of
5 by
J from
Great Idea That Simply Doesn't WorkWe purchased this unit to film alpine ski training.� After spending a couple weeks updating, trying different configurations, and contacting Soloshot directly, we came to the conclusion this product just doesn't work.�
The camera could not consistently track the tag (we had 4 tags; none worked effectively).� With nearly 8 hours of attempted footage, we had only approx. 30 sec. of successful/usable footage and this occurred during our first use; even this took a lot more effort than anticipated to capture.� As we continued to use this product over the course of two weeks, tracking performance become so increasingly poor that I'd call the tracking non-existent.�
While ours could've been a defective unit, based on other online feedback, we came to the conclusion the greater likelihood is that this product is simply not ready for prime time; it doesn't work and several advertised features are not currently available (future release). � We think the product is a great idea and want to love it but this should be a hard pass.

Date published: 2018-02-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bill from
Works Great - Make sure you download latest SoftwareI used several times to film my daughters soccer game.� I had a very positive experience.� They are constantly putting out new software to make the user experience easier.� I got great footage and was able to really enjoy the whole game.� This technology is groundbreaking and will only get better!

Date published: 2018-03-21

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Josh from
Plagued by bad design and lack of basic featuresI'll start with the pros:
-Assumedly nice camera, never got to use it.
-Build quality seems solid.
-Inside of box smells nice.
Now to the many cons:
-Over 20 steps for initial setup, requiring creation of a Soloshot account. Meaning, you can't use this camera without having access to the internet and setting up an account, you'll be forced to complete the tedious setup before you can get out and film.
-Tracker only uses GPS signal for tracking. I was unable to get a GPS signal inside where I was going to film and was unable to use this for what I had in mind. You'd think they would have a point-to-point, short-range tracking feature, but in all my trying, I didn't come across any solution.
-Battery life is awful. I fully charged it before completing the aforementioned initial setup and after my surrender, it sat in my office for about a week, completely powered off. I went to email SoloShot support today and they requested my username and some other info, so I went to power the device on quickly to retrieve said info only to find the power was drained. Sucks for people who travel and can't keep it plugged in all the time.�
-Customer support isn't easy to contact. Like I said, they require a bunch of information before you can even submit your query. Very frustrating. I am just going to skip them and return it.